Description
Seeed Studio BeagleBone Green (BBG) – 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 Development Board
The Seeed Studio BeagleBone Green (BBG) is a compact, open-source, Linux-based single board computer designed for embedded development, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, industrial automation, and electronic prototyping. Developed through a collaboration between Seeed Studio and BeagleBoard.org, it builds upon the BeagleBone Black hardware platform with integrated Grove connectors for simplified sensor and module interfacing.
Powered by the Texas Instruments Sitara AM3358 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor, the BeagleBone Green features 512MB DDR3 RAM and 4GB onboard eMMC flash storage, providing a versatile platform for running Linux-based embedded applications.
The board includes two Grove connectors (I2C and UART) for connecting compatible Grove sensors and modules, reducing the need for additional wiring or soldering. It also features two 46-pin expansion headers, a USB 2.0 host port, micro USB connectivity, a microSD card slot, and 10/100Mbps Ethernet for networking and peripheral integration.
With support for Debian Linux, Python, and other embedded development tools, the BeagleBone Green is suitable for developers, students, researchers, and engineers building connected devices, automation controllers, and intelligent embedded systems.
Key Features
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1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 Processor: Powered by the Texas Instruments Sitara AM3358 processor for embedded Linux development.
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512MB DDR3 RAM: Supports Linux-based applications, multitasking, and embedded programming.
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4GB Onboard eMMC Storage: Provides integrated flash storage for the operating system and applications.
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Two Grove Connectors: Includes dedicated I2C and UART connections for compatible Grove sensors and modules.
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Dual 46-Pin Expansion Headers: Offers extensive GPIO and peripheral connectivity for custom hardware development.
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Programmable Real-Time Units: Features two 32-bit, 200MHz PRUs for time-sensitive embedded control tasks.
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10/100Mbps Ethernet: Enables wired networking, remote monitoring, and IoT connectivity.
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USB Connectivity: Includes USB 2.0 host and micro USB client interfaces for peripheral connection, power, and communication.
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microSD Card Support: Allows external storage expansion and alternative boot configurations.
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Linux Compatibility: Supports Debian and other compatible embedded operating system distributions.
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BeagleBone Black Compatibility: Supports compatible BeagleBone Black expansion capes and development resources.
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Open-Source Hardware Platform: Suitable for education, research, prototyping, and embedded system development.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Brand | Seeed Studio |
| Product Name | BeagleBone Green (BBG) |
| Manufacturer SKU | 102010027 |
| Board Type | Single Board Computer |
| Processor | TI Sitara AM3358 |
| CPU Architecture | ARM Cortex-A8 |
| CPU Clock Speed | 1GHz |
| RAM | 512MB DDR3 |
| Onboard Storage | 4GB eMMC Flash |
| EEPROM | 4KB |
| Real-Time Processing | 2 × 32-bit PRUs at 200MHz |
| Graphics | SGX 3D Graphics Accelerator |
| Floating-Point Support | NEON Accelerator |
| Ethernet | 10/100Mbps |
| USB Host | 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A |
| USB Client | 1 × Micro USB |
| External Storage | microSD Card Slot |
| Grove Interfaces | 1 × I2C, 1 × UART |
| Expansion Headers | 2 × 46-Pin Headers |
| Operating System | Debian Linux; other compatible Linux distributions |
| Power Input | 5V DC via Micro USB |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +75°C |
| Board Dimensions | Approximately 86.4 × 53.3mm |
| Hardware Platform | BeagleBone Black Compatible |
Applications
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Internet of Things (IoT): Develop network-connected monitoring and control applications.
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Home Automation: Build smart lighting, environmental monitoring, and connected control systems.
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Industrial Automation: Create embedded controllers for process monitoring and equipment integration.
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Robotics: Interface sensors, actuators, and control circuits for robotics projects.
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Embedded Linux Development: Learn and develop applications using Linux, Python, and other programming tools.
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Sensor Data Acquisition: Connect Grove sensors to collect temperature, humidity, motion, and other environmental data.
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Real-Time Control Systems: Use onboard programmable real-time units for time-sensitive embedded tasks.
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Educational and Research Projects: Explore computer architecture, electronics, GPIO programming, and embedded computing.
Package Contents
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1 × Seeed Studio BeagleBone Green (BBG) Development Board
Note: Package accessories, including USB cables and power adapters, should be confirmed against the supplied stock.
Additional Information
The BeagleBone Green is based on the BeagleBone Black platform but replaces the onboard HDMI interface with two Grove connectors for easier integration with compatible modules.
Important: Standard BeagleBone Green does not include onboard Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Wired Ethernet or an appropriate external adapter is required for network connectivity.